Referee with positive Burnley record to take charge of Cardiff City clash

Referee Oliver Langford has been appointed to officiate Burnley's upcoming Championship fixture away at Cardiff City. Langford has refereed nine matches across the EFL this season, showing 32 yellow cards and one red card. Nigel Lugg and Harley McKittrick will serve as assistant referees, with Tom Parsons named as the fourth official.

Langford has a strong historical record with Burnley, having previously overseen multiple victories during promotion campaigns under former managers Scott Parker and Vincent Kompany. His appointment comes as new Clarets manager Fabio Celestini searches for his first win after opening his tenure with consecutive draws against Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers.